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The Fifth Element

1997 · Movie · PG-13 · 126 min

★ 7.6(12,223)unSUB Rating

Science FictionActionAdventure

In 2257, a taxi driver is unintentionally given the task of saving a young girl who is part of the key that will ensure the survival of humanity.

Also known as The 5th Element

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Details
Years
1997
Release date
1997-05-02
Language
French
Rated
PG-13
Runtime
126 min
Max quality
HD
TMDB rating (input)
7.6/10 (12,223 votes)
Box office
$263,900,000
Budget
$90,000,000

Themes

  • new york city
  • flying car
  • taxi
  • egypt
  • race against time
  • saving the world
  • cyborg
  • dystopia
  • anti hero
  • stowaway
  • space travel
  • chosen one
  • +20 more

Awards & recognition

  • BAFTA Award — Best Special Visual Effects · 1998
  • César Award — Best Cinematography · 1998
  • César Award — Best Director · 1998
  • César Award — Best Production Design · 1998
  • Academy Award — Best Sound Editing · 1998 · nominated
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  • BAFTA Award — Best Special Visual Effects · 1998 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Sound · 1998 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Film · 1998 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Music Written for a Film · 1998 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Production Design · 1998 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Director · 1998 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Costume Design · 1998 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Editing · 1998 · nominated
  • César Award — Best Cinematography · 1998 · nominated
  • Hugo Award — Best Dramatic Presentation · 1998 · nominated
  • MTV Movie Award — Best Fight · 1998 · nominated
  • Satellite Award — Best Visual Effects · 1998 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Film · 1997 · nominated
  • Golden Raspberry Award — Worst Supporting Actress · 1997 · nominated
  • Saturn Award — Best Costume · 1997 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Luc Besson